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| Max | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Shim Changmin |
| Also known as | 최강창민, 最强昌珉 (Choikang Changmin), チャンミン (Changmin) |
| Born | February 18, 1988 |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, actor, model, songwriter, dancer, composer |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | SM Entertainment, Avex Trax |
| Associated acts | TVXQ, SM Town |
| Birth name | |
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| Hangul | 심창민 |
| Hanja | 沈昌珉 |
| Revised Romanization | Sim Chang-min |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sim Ch'angmin |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 최강창민 |
| Hanja | 最强昌珉 |
| Revised Romanization | Choegang Changmin |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oegang Ch'angmin |
Shim Changmin (born February 18, 1988)[1] also known as Max (internationally), Choikang Changmin (최강창민, 最强昌珉) in South Korea, Changmin (チャンミン) in Japan, and Shen Changmin (Chinese: 沈昌珉; pinyin: Shén Chăngmín) in China and Taiwan, is a Korean singer, songwriter and occasional actor best known as one-half of South Korean musical duo TVXQ. He is managed under music labels SM Entertainment in South Korea and Avex Trax in Japan.
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Max was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He is the first-born son of parents, who are teachers. He has two younger sisters, Shim Soo-yeon and Shim Ji-yeon. He joined SM Entertainment by winning the best singer and best artist award in SM Entertainment's 6th Annual Youth Competition, a talent search conducted annually by the talent agency.[2] He debuted with TVXQ in 2003 performing the group's debut song "Hug" on SBS network's BoA and Britney Spears showcase special.[3]
In 2003, Max debuted as the maknae (youngest) of the boyband TVXQ along with Jung Yunho, Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong, and Micky Yoochun.
Apart from his contribution in musical activities with TVXQ, Max has also participated in solo projects. In 2007, he wrote the lyrics to the track "Evergreen" which was composed by fellow band member Micky and included in SM Town's compilation album 2007 Winter SMTown - Only Love.[4][5] In 2008, he wrote the Korean lyrics to "Love In The Ice" for the group's 4th Korean album MIROTIC (album).[6] In January 2010, he wrote the song "고백 (Confession)" which was included in "Keep Your Head Down" and Paradise Ranch OST Album.
On April 3, 2010, Avex announced the hiatus of TVXQ's Japanese activities and that it would focus on helping each member with their solo activities.[7] Avex announced later that month that Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu would appear as (JYJ) in the Thanksgiving Live in Dome concert in Japan.[8]
From August to September 2010, Yunho and Changmin performed as TVXQ in Seoul, Los Angeles and Shanghai as part of the SMTown Live '10 World Tour.[9] The duo performed a special stage with the new single 'Maximum' on the show and 'Why' by U-know himself.
On November 23, 2010, SM Entertainment announced that TVXQ would be returning as a duo consisting of [Yunho|[U-Know Yunho]] and Max Changmin in early 2011.[10] On November 24, 2010, Avex Entertainment, as well as SM Entertainment Japan, released a statement regarding the renewal of SM artists' contracts with Avex, including TVXQ who would continue as a duo under Avex Trax.[11]
In 2006, Max starred with TVXQ in the miniseries Vacation which had a special premiere and screening at the main auditorium of Yonsei University.[12] He appeared in the episode beside Xiah.[13] They also participated in a number of episodes of Banjun Drama, a popular minidrama series aired on SBS network.[14][15] He was also the first choice in the drama Snow Flower, but was replaced by Kim Ki Bum due to the hectic schedule of the TVXQ members. In 2010, Changmin made cameo appearances in Athena: Goddess of War four times --starting from episode 16 to till the drama finished, at episode 20. In 2011, Max was cast in the drama series "Paradise Ranch".[16] He also dubbed his own voice in Japanese for "Paradise Ranch" while it aired in the country.
Max graduated from Gaepo High School in 2006. Accordingly, he was accepted into Seoul's Kyung Hee University.[17] In 2009, he was enrolled as a student of Kyung Hee University majoring in postmodern music. However, as of 2011 he is now attending KonKuk University for his second degree.[18]
In January 2008, Max volunteered with his father in the cleanup of the beaches in Taean, South Korea following the nation's worst oil spill in history. His trip to Taean was intended to be done in secrecy during a short break from his activities with TVXQ during the new year and was only made known to the media and public when another volunteer posted his sighting on a fan site. The incident was later confirmed by TVXQ's agent.[19]
| Year # |
Title | Role |
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| 2006 | Banjun Theater | Himself |
| Vacation | Himself | |
| 2010 | Athena: Goddess of War | Choi Tae-hyeon (cameo, 4 episodes) |
| 2011 | Paradise Ranch | Han Dong-Joo |
| 2011 | Running Man | Himself (guest, 1 episodes) |
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